4Location RequirementsIMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, householduse only.This appliance is intended to be used in household and similarapplications such as:■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other workingenvironments.■ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and otherresidential type environments.■ Bed and breakfast type environments.■ Catering and similar non-retail applications.To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for 1/2"(1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1"(2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigeratorhas an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the waterline connections. When installing your refrigerator next to afixed wall, leave 2¹⁄2" (6.3 cm) minimum on the hinge side (somemodels require more) to allow for the door to swing open.NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location wherethe temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to amaximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperaturerange for optimum performance, which reduces electricityusage and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C)and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install therefrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.Electrical RequirementsBefore you move your refrigerator into its final location, itis important to mwake sure you have the proper electricalconnection.Recommended Grounding MethodA 115 volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 A fused, grounded electricalsupply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuitserving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet thatcannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by themanufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person.Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage alongits length, or at either the plug or connector end.NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, orremoving a light bulb, turn the refrigerator to OFF. Dependingon your model, turn the freezer control to the word OFF, orpress the Freezer down arrow touch pad until a dash (–)appears in both the Freezer and Refrigerator displays as shown.Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When youare finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical sourceand reset the temperature controls to the desired setting. See“Using the Controls.”Water Supply RequirementsGather the required tools and parts before starting installation.Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listedhere.TOOLS NEEDED:■ Flat-blade screwdriver■ 7/16"and 1/2" Open-end ortwo adjustable wrenches■ 1/4" Nut driver■ 1/4" Drill bit■ Cordless drillIMPORTANT:■ Connect to a potable water supply only.WARNINGExplosion HazardKeep flammable materials and vapors, such asgasoline, away from refrigerator.Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.2¹⁄₂" (6.3 cm)¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm)WARNINGElectrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,fire, or electrical shock.Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe orof unknown quality without adequate disinfection beforeor after the system. Systems certified for cyst reductionmay be used on disinfected waters that may containfilterable cysts.